French Slang- Sayings

Although French Slang- Sayings are not pure slangs, they form part of the colloquialisms that are often spoken on the street and form part of cultural experiences in the language. Here are some of the most common French sayings:-

Quand on parle du loup- Speak of the devil

Sayings/ Locutions

Caprice des dieux
Whim of the gods

Cela m’est égal
it makes no difference, it’s all the same

C’est ma bête noir
that’s my pet hate

C’est le bouquet!
that’s the last straw!

Ce n’est pas la mer à boire
“it isn’t the sea to drink”; it’s not as bad as all that

Cela n’a rien à voir avec toi
it has nothing to do with you

C’est la cerise sur le gâteau
It’s the icing on the cake

C’est pas vrai
It can’t be true

C’est un piège
It’s a trap

Chacun pour soit ( a good saying to think of in French traffic, because that’s how they can drive)Every man for himself